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John Oliver on What to Do About the Equifax Breach (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 16, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host expresses his outrage at the consumer credit reporting agency and offers some advice about how to protect yourself. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Economist Richard Wolff on Why All Debts Should Periodically Be Forgiven (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 21, 2017 The former University of Massachusetts economics professor explains the historical role of credit in helping to preserve communities. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘We’ll Look at Everything’: An Alternative to Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Dec 8, 2016 Creating jobs requires an injection of new money into the American economy. Borrowing from the bond markets or off the balance sheet in public/private partnerships won’t do it. So if Congress won’t issue money directly, it should borrow from banks, which create money out of thin air. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Revolution in Banking?

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Sep 21, 2016 Using technology developed for Bitcoin, central banks around the world could usher in a model of banking and credit that renders private banking obsolete. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Americans Are Drowning in Credit Card Debt, and It’s Not Because They Are ‘Irresponsible’

By Sarah Lazare / AlterNet Sep 13, 2016 Systemic inequalities play a key role in our alarmingly high level of credit card debt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Human Rights Champion Carmelyn P. Malalis

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Nov 8, 2015 The leader of the New York City Commission on Human Rights is driven by both a zeal for the public good and personal passion. She is on a mission to give a voice to the voiceless. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Thousands of Croatia’s Poorest Citizens Just Had Their Debts Wiped Out

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 3, 2015 A program called "fresh start" began Monday in Croatia and it's as incredible as it sounds. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

T-Mobile Now Offers Fancy Phones on Bad Credit, but There’s a Catch

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 24, 2015 For the first time, a carrier is selling expensive phones and tablets with zero-percent interest to customers with terrible credit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wages of Millions Seized to Pay Past Debts

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2014 One in 10 working Americans between the ages of 35 and 44 are getting their wages garnished. That means their pay is being docked -- often over an old credit card debt, medical bill or student loan. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )